K-League XI vs Newcastle United

In a scrappy pre‑season encounter at Suwon World Cup Stadium, the K‑League XI stunned Newcastle United with a 1–0 victory, extending the Magpies’ rough run on their Asia tour. The hosts broke the deadlock just before halftime when Kim Jin‑gyu curled a stylish strike into the top‑far corner after weaving into space on the left flank, sending cheers through the stands.

Newcastle, playing their third match in less than a week, looked lethargic. Their midfield lacked cohesion, and they struggled to create clear-cut chances despite flashes from Anthony Elanga, Joe Willock, and Will Osula. Elanga’s snap shot clipped the bar, but most of their efforts fizzled out before troubling the K‑League defence.

As the closing stages unfolded, Joe Willock suffered a worrying ankle injury following a late tackle. He was stretchered off near full-time as teammates and coaches looked on anxiously—though Eddie Howe later offered cautious reassurance, saying it “didn’t look like a major, major injury”.

With star forward Alexander Isak out of the tour due to a minor thigh issue and summer signings yet to fully settle, Newcastle’s campaign has been further complicated by a series of transfer frustrations and player unavailability. Howe’s side now return to action feeling the pressure, having lost to Celtic, Arsenal, and now the K‑League XI.

It was a night of celebration in Seoul for the K‑League XI and a sobering moment for Newcastle United. The Japanese display underlined the quality and sharpness of the Korean all-stars mid‑season form, while for Newcastle it marked another setback—this time laced with injury concerns and off‑field uncertainty as they head into their next fixture in the Coupang Play Series.

Watch and Download K-League XI vs Newcastle United full match replay and highlights, At Thursday, July 30, 2025. The match played at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Friendly.

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